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A816 JBY

1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E

Blue Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

55,522 mi
Last recorded55,522 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E50,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA816 JBY
MakeAustin
ModelMini 1000 City E
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 55,522 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Upper wheel arch area has corrosion non structural

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ALL SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 55,522 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper and lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Upper wheel arch area has corrosion non structural

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ALL SHOCK ABSORBER BUSHES (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 55,118 miles

Nearside Front tie bar bent

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in ball joints

Fail 2 Jul 2025 55,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front tie bar bent

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in ball joints

Pass 1 May 2024 54,519 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 53,053 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 51,431 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tie bar bent

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 51,431 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tie bar bent

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 50,730 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tie bar bent

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear brake performance

Pass 13 Sep 2019 50,519 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f suspension tie bar slightly bent

slight play in o/s & n/s front lower ball joints

Fail 13 Sep 2019 50,519 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f suspension tie bar slightly bent

slight play in o/s & n/s front lower ball joints

Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,126 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 49,124 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column attachment defective (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2015 49,121 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

floor sills and rear subframe very rusty and weak

freeplay in front suspension joints

nearside front brake hose twisted

nearside rear brake binding on

steering column very loose

Fail 6 Mar 2013 43,435 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear brakes judder

floor and back panel rusty and weak

nearside front brake hose twisted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,435 miles

both rear brakes judder

floor and back panel rusty and weak

nearside front brake hose twisted

Pass 1 Feb 2012 42,620 miles

brake judder from rear

floor pans rusty and holed

freeplay in steering column

Fail 11 Jan 2012 42,613 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake judder from rear

floor pans rusty and holed

freeplay in top steering column bracket

Pass 19 Aug 2010 40,969 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 18 Aug 2009 39,343 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

both front brake discs corroded on the edges

Pass 22 Aug 2008 37,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs corroded on the edges

rear exhaust mounting perished

spare wheel missing

Fail 22 Aug 2008 37,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake discs corroded on the edges

rear exhaust mounting perished

spare wheel missing

Pass 10 Aug 2007 35,392 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Austin Mini 1000 City E?

Based on 44,703 MOT tests across 5,158 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
716
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
5,158
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,881
Steering rack gaiter split 2,979
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 2,706
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,326
fog lamp not working 2,243
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A816 JBY is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E in Blue with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 50,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Austin Mini 1000 City E fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 3,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A816 JBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Austin Mini 1000 City E typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 42 years old, this Austin Mini 1000 City E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A816 JBY is a 1984 Austin Mini 1000 City E, first registered on 5 May 1984.

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